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The Coolsculpt technology is a non-invasive procedure. A person running the machine doesn't need to be a doctor or nurse but a technician who is supervised. The technician needs to be licensed by the Coolsculpt University for a certificate. The technician needs to be supervised by the doctor for quality of care.
CoolSculpting by Zeltiq provides training for the procedure. They will provide certification for the practice. It is best to find a board certified dermatologist with experience in CoolSculpting for the best cosmetic results.
The regulations for medical devices vary from state to state. Find a medical office that is owned and operated with a physician on site. The CoolSculpting website can help you find the top providers of Coolsculpting in your area. That can soften be an indication that a practice has a lot of experience and expertise with the procedure
Normally, the applicator for CoolSculpting would be placed on the area with the most amount of fat or bulge to get the best results. Everyone is different, so sometimes the area of the most fat may be in a slightly different area than someone else. It's difficult to know where the area of...
CoolSculpting should have not impact on urination. If you are experiencing changes in urination, you should consult with a medical specialist for evaluation.
Edema is a swelling of the dermis and subcutaneous fat compartments composed of your own water. This edema is common after many procedures including CoolSculpting and can cause the subcutaneous compartment to jiggle. The fat cells that die as a result of the coolsculpting take several months to...
There is not a maximum number of applications that you could have in a single day in regards to safety, but there may be an issue with comfort since it would involve sitting still for a number of hours. Each application does take an hour, but if you were being treated with two or more devices...
Overlapping large (or small) applicators during a single CoolSculpting treatment can be safe, extremely effective, and is commonly utilized in our practice. A "double-treated" area can respond dramatically to treatment. Most swelling and/or numbness/discomfort resolves completely by 2 weeks,...
Swelling and tenderness are not uncommon side effects after a CoolSculpting treatment.Ibuprofen should help with the swelling and discomfort.Generally, by week 2, swelling subsides. Contact the office where your treatment was done to set up a follow-up if you have concerns.
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